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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,842.67, 837,414.51 and 348,537.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,842.67, 837,414.51 and 348,537.93 is: 480,966.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,842.67 : 837,414.51 = 348,537.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,842.67/837,414.51 = 348,537.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,842.67x = 837,414.51 × 348,537.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,842.67x = 291,870,719,867.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,870,719,867.36/606,842.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,966.05

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